Call for cross-sector alliances to boost social development
Addressing the growing social development challenges in South Africa demands committed cross-sector collaboration in which corporate social investment (CSI) adopts a strategic rather than charitable intervention approach. Ray-Ann Sedres, head of the Sanlam Foundation,...
Tshwane innovates on meter reading, revenue collection
Kathy Gibson is at Saphila Transcend in Sun City – Collecting revenue from electricity users is vital for the City of Tshwane’s financial health, but outdated and inefficient systems have been playing havoc with its ability to do so efficiently. The city, which serves...
These are the top 10 social media LLMs
Large language models (LLMs) have seen significant advancements in recent years with the introduction of new artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and upgrades to the existing models. These advancements have not only revolutionised the ability of LLMs to mimic...
Nvidia accelerates Microsoft’s open Phi-3 Mini language models
Nvidia has announced its acceleration of Microsoft's new Phi-3 Mini open language model with Nvidia TensorRT-LLM, an open-source library for optimizing large language model inference when running on Nvidia GPUs from PC to cloud. Phi-3 Mini packs the capability of 10x...
Shortened URLs harbour new threat
Short links have become an indispensable part of today's online experience. Many Internet users click on bit.ly, ow.ly, or other links created by a URL shortener with no hesitation. However, short links can pose significant privacy and security threats that are often...
TikTok strengthens platform integrity as election looms
As South Africa prepares for its seventh democratic election on 29 May, TikTok has embarked on several initiatives with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) and civil society organisations to combat misinformation and ensure that users have access to...
Digital twins herald shift to Industry 5.0
In the rapidly evolving landscape of Industry 4.0, digital twin technology stands at the forefront of innovation, revolutionising the way industries operate and paving the way for the seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI). This advancement heralds a...
Strong ethical culture not enough to stop non-compliance
Most compliance leaders tend to focus on building an ethical culture in their organisations to improve employee behaviour, but it has a limited impact on addressing uncertainty about how to be compliant, according to a new survey by Gartner. There are three primary...
The importance of ethical practice in IT
Amid an increased focus on the importance of ethical practice in IT among members of the professional ICT community, the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has released a short video to illustrate just how important ethics in ICT...
Intel Gaudi, Xeon and AI PC accelerate Meta Llama 3 GenAI workloads
Meta has launched Meta Llama 3, its next-generation large language model (LLM). Effective on launch day, Intel has validated its AI product portfolio for the first Llama 3 8B and 70B models across Intel Gaudi accelerators, Intel Xeon processors, Intel Core Ultra...
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MTN selects Ericsson for commercial 5G core and radio
Ericsson has been selected by MTN South Africa as a 5G network modernisation vendor. Ericsson will supply 5G products and solutions from its Radio Access Network (RAN), transport and core portfolios, with commercial rollout expected to start in 2020. As part of its...
Poor university pass rate shouldn’t be a shock
Government has posted a review of 25 years of democracy outlining successes and failures across various pillars. By Riaz Moola, founder of HyperionDev A point that has been highlighted in news coverage is that while throughput has improved at universities, only 22% of...
Peering subsidies from Africa Data Centres
Africa Data Centres (ADC) has partnered with INX-ZA, a division of the Internet Service Providers' Association (ISPA) of South Africa, which operates completely neutral, and community-run Internet exchange points in South Africa. The partnership will deliver free...
‘Pay it safe’ with your bank card on Black Friday
The Black Friday phenomenon has now officially arrived in South Africa and will see shoppers across the country snapping up an array of great deals. But while using your bank card to score a great Black Friday or Cyber Monday discount makes sense, these high-volume...
Bluegrass Digital invests in Veeva partnership
Bluegrass Digital has announced that it will continue to invest in its Veeva Systems partnership, the leader in cloud-based software for the global life sciences industry. This forms part of its strategy to develop pharmaceutical and life sciences industry...
Choose the Azure Storage that suits your needs
Azure Storage is designed for customers’ specific needs, and different features meet different requirements. Microsoft Azure provides several features in Azure Storage for storing and accessing data in the cloud, and customers can choose between Azure Files, Blobs and...
CompTIA debuts new Cloud Essentials+ Certification
CompTIA has introduced a new version of CompTIA Cloud Essentials+, a professional credential for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge to make more informed decisions about cloud service options and strategies. CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ is the only...
Rainsberger to headline DevConf 2020
International software industry specialist JB Rainsberger has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at DevConf, which will be held in Cape Town on 31 March and in Johannesburg on 2 April next year. Rainsberger is the founder of Diaspar Software Services. Based in...
Dell unveils Dell EMC PowerOne autonomous infrastructure
Dell Technologies has announced Dell EMC PowerOne autonomous infrastructure to make deploying, managing and consuming IT easier for organisations. PowerOne integrates PowerEdge compute, PowerMax storage, PowerSwitch networking and VMware virtualization into a single...
Secure the edge in a world of IoT and cloud
Edge computing, or the analysis of data and development of solutions at the site where it is generated, is bringing the power of the cloud to mobile and IoT devices and is being used by businesses to create smarter buildings, cities, workspaces, retail experiences,...
Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator – Western Cape Cape Town
Our Client is looking to hire a Senior Business Analyst and IT Vendor Administrator who will handle business and technical requirements, manage IT vendor relationships, and ensure seamless integration of business applications and IT services. This position serves as a...
Application Architect – Gauteng Pretoria Region
Are you a tech visionary with a passion for designing enterprise-wide application architectures?Do you have expertise in TOGAF, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and large-scale solution development? Duties & Responsibilities Establish and maintain...
BI & Reporting Analyst (CH1110) – Western Cape Kuils River
Our client, Franchisee for a well-known Fast-food brand, is looking for a BI & Reporting Analyst to join their team.Required Skills:Bachelor's degree or National Diploma (Commerce or IT) from an accredited university or college2+ years' Data mining experience2+...
Commercial Analyst – Western Cape Century City
Reports to: Head of MerchandisingTeam: MerchandisingWork Arrangement: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in-office, Friday work-from-home)Company OverviewOur client is a leading e-commerce business that curates and optimizes online deals for maximum revenue impact. The...
Systems Analyst (Mobile product) (CH1108)
Our client, in the banking industry, is looking for a System Analyst in their team, supporting their prepaid mobile service that offers airtime, data, minutes, and SMSs. The product is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that runs on one of the established...
CNC Programmer
Key Responsibilities CNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and...
Senior Java Developer
Are you a Java expert ready to build high-performance applications? We're looking for a Senior Java Developer skilled in Java EE, Spring Boot, AWS, SOAP/REST APIs, Hibernate, and SQL/Oracle. Join us to drive innovation, collaborate with top talent, and shape the...
Business Systems Analyst
Job description:You will be working as part of an IT delivery team responsible for the development, configuration and support of various IT business systems. If you have a passion for the more technical side of business analysis with a strong focus on systems, you...
Systems Analyst (Mobile product) (CH1108) – Western Cape Stellenbosch
Our client, in the banking industry, is looking for a System Analyst in their team, supporting their prepaid mobile service that offers airtime, data, minutes, and SMSs. The product is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that runs on one of the established...
CNC Programmer – Western Cape Maitland
Key Responsibilities CNC Programming & Machining:Program, set, and operate 3- and 4-axis CNC milling machines and CNC lathes using Fanuc controls.Develop and optimize CNC programs using Fusion 360, Mastercam, EdgeCam, or similar CAM software.Troubleshoot and...
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